JUNE 2012 Newsletter
In this newsletter you will find:
Memorial Day Weekend — Changes to Training Schedule:
Please be advised that we will hold our normal Group Training Sessions on Friday, May 25th (5:45 a.m. TD Bootcamp and 5:30 p.m. TD Bootcamp). However, we will only have our 6:00 a.m. TD bootcamp on Saturday, May 26th – and will be closed for the rest of the Memorial Day weekend. Therefore, there will NOT be a 7:30 a.m. session, nor will there be any Kids’ or Teen TD Training that day. We will also be closed on Monday, May 28th.
JUNE Group Training Calendar: See attached PDF File to view our June training calendar for adults, teens and kids. Some sessions have shifted so please take a look . . .and we’ve also added a 1:00 p.m. Total Development bootcamp on Friday’s for those who work a half day and then want to head to the beach for the weekend. We’ve also moved the Kids’ and Teen Total Development training from Saturday to Friday to free up your Saturdays in the summer. Please take a look at some of the other changes, and print it out to keep it handy!
Did you hear how many inches & pounds our Beach Body Challenge participants lost last month? We are really excited to report that our 21-Day Beach Body Challenge participants did really well. See results below! Oh, and we are running another challenge and it kicks off this Thursday evening (May 24th). This means you can start the challenge immediately AFTER Memorial Day weekend! When you sign up for this program, you receive an informative nutritional lecture so you understand how you should be eating going forward (lots of diet tips and tricks!). You also receive a scientific diet geared to help you reduce bodyfat quickly – and we take your measurements, weigh you in, and keep you on track! You can work out on your own (with home workouts included in your booklet) or you can incorporate our Total Development Bootcamps if you want to see those results even faster! Is this what you need to finally get on track? Let us help you do it! Email us to register: [email protected] or call us at: 908-428-7978
RESULTS from May Beach Body Challenge Participants: Everyone who participated had different goals. Some only wanted to drop a few pounds but wanted to tighten and tone their bodies, decrease bodyfat & lose inches. Others had big weight-loss goals and did an amazing job! Congrats guys – they did this in 21 days!!:
Mandy R. lost 13.5 inches and 15.8 pounds
Kelly B. lost 4.50 inches and 4.0 pounds
Dora S. lost 12.50 inches and 8.5 pounds
Jinny S. lost 14.25 inches and 10.0 pounds
Lynda W. lost 10.50 inches and 9.0 pounds
Sandy K lost 12.25 inches and 9.4 pounds
Lyn O. lost 9.0 inches and 11.0 pounds
Barb Z. lost 7.25 inches and 1.8 pounds
Shawn D. lost 4.75 inches and 2.0 pounds
Dear Hillarie: I recently started really cutting back on portion sizes and started exercising a few times per week. I’ve only lost two pounds in about four weeks, and I’m stumped. My friend trains at !MPACT and told me that you’ve taught them to control portion sizes and eat meals that are balanced with proteins and carbs. The other day I didn’t have time for lunch and grabbed a Café Latte at Starbucks along with a raspberry scone. That was all I had until dinnertime. Was that so horrible? There had to be protein in the steamed milk in my Café Latte, and there were carbs in the scone – and probably some fiber and nutrition coming from the raspberries in the cone, right? My friend said I should ask you since I’m not really listening to her (haha!). Apparently, I’m destined for failure, and too embarrassed to sign my name, but please help if you can.
Dear Destined For Failure: You are a lot like so many people who have busy lives, and maybe you don’t know a lot about nutrition . . . that’s o.k. Happy to help. When you skip meals, your metabolism slows down, so not eating all day won’t help you lose weight in the long run. Yes, we want to move more and eat less, but I also want you to start thinking about “quality calories”. Your friend was right . . . if you control your calories and have a nice balance of proteins and carbs with your meals and snacks, you create steady insulin (blood-sugar levels). And your body will respond to that – especially if you are exercising regularly. I went to the Starbuck’s website to see the calorie count on that scone and your cup of café latte, and I was not surprised to see that it wasn’t a healthy choice. The calories alone on the scone are 480! And it has a whopping 25 grams of fat (with 15 grams from saturated fat), 59 grams of carbs, 18 grams of sugar, and only 8 grams of protein. OK, moving on to your Café Latte, I realize it just seems like a cup of coffee, but with all the cream and sugars used to make it so yummy, it has 190 calories with 7 grams of fat, 18 grams of carbs and 17 grams of sugar. You are right, the dairy/cream gave this delightful drink 12 grams of protein which is great, but there are just too many calories, carbs and fats in this coffee & scone snack to make it anything BUT healthy. I wish I had better news to report, but these two items add up to 670 calories.
Next time you are at Starbucks, check out their “food” items for lunch. You could try the Chicken & Hummus with only 270 calories, 8 grams of fat, 29 grams of carbs and 16 grams of PROTEIN! Our lives can be so hectic, but please try to make time to take care of your body . . . you only get one so we have to treat it “world class”. Thanks for writing and hope this helped. Regards, Hillarie
Bring a friend in and SAVE!: If you are already a client at !MPACT and bring a friend, this could save you big money! We are continuing our referral program, which means that if you and a friend sign up for Unlimited Group Training, you will BOTH save $25 ($125 each instead of $150). Let’s get going in June!
College Special! If you are home from college for the summer, we’d love to offer you discount training! Our Unlimited Group Training is normally $150 per month – but we are offering it to you for only $99. Go back to school in September in the best shape ever! Stop in to register today! We specialize in athlete training too, so let us help you take your training up a notch to help you improve your overall performance.
GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR FATHER’S DAY: We use cutting-edge training equipment . . . any man would LOVE to train with us! Give the gift of health and inspiration. We offer gift certificates for all our services, so please visit our website or give us a call: 908-428-7978.
!MPACT Training has a monthly drawing with those who enter their email address on home page of our website – and they win BIG discounts on training! . . . Congrats to Margaret Janaszik who won a $25 gift certificate to use towards Unlimited Group Training! Way to go, Margaret!
Trying to make an !MPACT where families need it most: We mentioned we were taking orders for t-shirts & dri-fit shirts and would be donating ½ the proceeds to a worthwhile non-profit organization called Embrace Kids. Well we just finished our order, and are pleased to be able to donate $200 to Embrace Kids! We will be running these t-shirt fundraisers throughout the year. Right now, you can also order ladies tank tops and men’s muscle t-shirts for the summer! Stop in or email us at: [email protected]
SPORTS PERFORMANCE CAMP (summer camp): Do you want your kids or teens to be ready for fall sports? That’s why we are offering SPORTS PERFORMANCE CAMP in July! We are offering two weeks of this camp from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (week of July 23rd and week of July 30th) – for boys and girls ages 10-18 (broken up into age-appropriate groups). This is perfect if your child or teen who needs to be ready for their football, lacrosse, cheerleading or soccer season – since most of these sports start their practices in August.
We work on speed, agility, quickness, strength, conditioning, and most of all CORE training. We start with a light Cardio warm-up and Dynamic Stretches to condition the muscles and joints to prep them for movement. We then move into strength training (using age appropriate weights) to develop a strong CORE and upper & lower body. Next on our agenda is a strength & conditioning circuit using cutting-edge equipment including: TRX Suspension Training, TRX Rip Trainers, kettle bells, weighted ropes, plyo-blocks, medicine balls and more! They will enhance their performance and self-confidence in just one week! Give your child or teen that competitive edge so they are ready for their sport of choice this fall.
We have a brief break for a healthy snack – and we incorporate Sports Nutrition discussions at this time. Then we work on speed & agility drills –and even include an endurance run (on certain days – outside – in our development). We provide motivational coaching throughout the day to help bring out the best in every athlete! We finish off with a cool down & stretch with the inclusion of some yoga-like moves to enhance flexibility and reduce risk of injury (even pro athletes do this!). The cost for this ½ day camp is $175 per child ($10 discount for siblings). Please call for registration forms (space is limited): 908-428-7978.
FUNctional Training
By: Dan Del Guercio, Certified Personal Trainer, ASCM, NCSF
Functional training is often viewed as a rehabilitation-type exercise that helps us gain stabilization skills, and also perform everyday actions — i.e. squatting, lifting, bending, etc. – without leaving the body susceptible to injury. This is a large part of it, but the main goal of functional training is to strengthen your core muscles (transverse abdominus, oblique muscles, lower back muscles, the stabilization muscles in your legs, among others).
A lot of the equipment most often associated with functional training is resistance bands/tubing, TRX, bosu balls, swiss balls, etc. This kind of equipment is not always very appealing to an avid weight trainer. Some people do not really like a lot of this functional gear, but like to stick to free weights and machines. The only problem with this is that when using weights and machines the core can be ignored leaving the body (especially the lower back) exposed to injury. Luckily, there are ways to combine to core strengthening benefits of functional training and the resistance aspects of weight training.
One of the most popular resistance training exercises for the chest is the incline dumbbell press (targeting the pectorals and deltoids). All that has to be done to make it more functional is switch to a unilateral (one-arm) incline dumbbell press. What occurs is all the weight is loaded on one side of the body. This unilateral exercise activates the core, forcing the oblique muscles and transverse abdominus to keep the lower back flat against the bench, but also works the upper chest muscles at the same time. Keep in mind that this exercise is more difficult than its bilateral (double-arm) counterpart. Start with lower weight, keep the lower back flat against the bench, and then increase the resistance.
Another popular exercise for the upper body is the lat pulldown. Again, all that has to be done to make this a more challenging core exercise is switch it to a unilateral version. However, this exercise differs from the aforementioned chest press exercise because it is performed with a long bar on a pulley system. This aspect makes the form slightly different. Exchange the bar for a single handle, make sure to sit up nice and tall, and pull the handle right down in front making sure the lower back stays straight. The target area for this exercise is the oblique muscles. If pressure is felt in the lower back decrease the weight and try it again. Just like the incline dumbbell press start light and work your way up.
There are also many ways to do traditional free weight exercises for the legs and strengthen the core at the same time. For example, doing an overhead barbell squat is an extremely effective functional maneuver. Anytime the point of resistance – in this case the bar – is raised overhead the exercise becomes harder because it is farther away from the center of gravity. The key in this exercise is to keep the abs and glutes tight from the start to support the lower back. If the lower back arches/rounds, the heels come off the ground, or the knee surpasses the toe at any time decrease the weight. If necessary start with no resistance and hold only the arms overhead.
These moves are extremely effective for building up core strength as well as targeting specific muscles groups (chest, back, legs,etc.). They also provide the potential to use equipment that is familiar and comfortable. However, I will stress this point over and over. Start light with these exercises because they are far more challenging than their traditional counterparts.
Grand Opening Video – In case you missed this last month: We want to share the creative works of Videographer, Kristyna Barbella. Not only did we have an awesome turnout on March 31st, but we had a great time! See for yourself: http://youtu.be/50j6pfjtgBY
!MPACT Menu: Trying to find a local restaurant where you can get a healthier bite to eat? Hillarie Scannelli, owner/!MPACT, and Antonio Ruffa, owner/Caffe Piazza, have come up with the solution! This !MPACT menu is really helpful when you are trying to make a healthier choice, and it is extremely helpful for busy families who are on-the-go and don’t have time to cook. Tony at Caffe Piazza uses protein-enriched pasta & lean meatballs and offers a “baked chicken parm” instead of the traditional fried version. The portions are calorie controlled and just right. These menu items are perfectly balanced with proteins and carbs, and if you want something a little lower in carbs, their Cajun shrimp or chicken over mixed greens is perfect! Stop in to visit Caffe Piazza today – 649 Route 206 in Hillsborough (in the same strip mall with Stop-N-Shop). When you call your orders in, be sure to mention you want the !MPACT Menu: (908) 359-9494
Local Business Plugs:
You might be looking for a particular service – so let me refer one! These are all business I (personally) use and would highly recommend! I’ll continue to add a few more – so be sure to take a look:
New One: New Generation IT – Thomas Liu, IT Consultant I had computer virus and almost lost everything on my laptop that was only a few months old! Tom was able to clean out my computer and all my data was saved! Keep his number handy (848)565-5269 or email: [email protected].
New One: CATERING SERVICES & PRIVATE HOME COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS – JDA Catering: J. Daniel Alfaro – Executive Chef: Do you need a caterer for a special event? Or maybe would you enjoy an elegant home cooking demonstration with friends? Maybe you you’d like to plan a romantic anniversary dinner for two cooked at your own home by a professional chef? If you need anything like this, look no further . . . Chef Danny is a sophisticated, executive chef who will turn an ordinary event into something spectacular. Danny catered our Grand Opening Party and even the breakfast table looked chic with beautiful yogurt parfaits in champagne flutes. You can see some of the pictures of his food displays by going to our home page – click on MEDIA then click on PHOTOS. You can e-mail Danny @: [email protected] or call him: (708) 426-8526
New One: UPPERCASE LIVING: Betsy Toland If you love all the inspirational quotes and pictures on the walls at !MPACT, contact Betsy. Uppercase Living brings the incredible expressiveness of words into homes, transforming them into more wonderful places to live. Not only does Betsy provide a professional installation, but she also makes great suggestions with regards to colors and size. These make beautiful accents for your home! Wanna have an Uppercase Living Party at your home to get discounts on your own purchases, drop Betsy an email [email protected]
NORZ HILL FARM: Support your local farmers! Many Thanks to Norz Hill Farm for the wonderful job they did at our Grand Opening. They set up a tent in our parking lot and everyone who stopped by could plant seeds to grow their own healthy salad – and they left with the greatest little set of pots to plant. Thank you Deb and Rich you’re your kids too!) for helping make our day a huge success. Check out their website to learn more and to find out their hours of operation: www.norzhillfarm.com
VIDEO PRODUCTION: Kristyna Barbella – she’s unbelievable! Kristyna has been doing all my video work (even the latest ones for my BOOTCAMP & my Fit & Fun Camp!). She is so creative and professional, and you will love your finished product. She also does web-design work. Check out her website: www.kbarbella.com
IN-HOUSE MASSAGE: You can have a wonderfully, relaxing massage right in the privacy of your own home. References available upon request – and I can say “I” am one of her satisfied clients! For info or an appointment, call Meg Shelton, Certified Massage Therapist at 908-369-9352.
PRINCETON ORTHOPEDICS: Luke Ryan – Physician’s Assistant will get you the help you need. I have several personal training clients who have had multiple shoulder issues and tennis elbow – and they received the most unbelievable treatment from Luke at Princeton Ortho! Please call and ask for Luke 609-924-5044
ARBONNE International: Have you heard of a great line of skincare products from Arbonne International – and you weren’t sure how to get your hands those products? Reach out to Independent Consultant, Margaret Janaszik, and she will be happy to show you these incredible products. I love the RE9 skin care products (for more mature skin – like mine!). You will find a notable difference in 24 hours after trying these products. Host a party, and you will get some free items – or you can become an Arbonne representative and receive discounted prices every time you shop — totally worth it! Contact Margaret at [email protected] – cell: 732-735-6254 (If shopping on-line, Margaret’s ID# is: 18826855). All products patent pending and chemical free – formulated in Switzerland and manufactured in the US. Awesome skin care line!
Childcare services – Hillsborough, NJ: Jenie Van Cleef is a young energetic Mom of three children, and can provide your toddlers and children with a fun and safe environment @ her Hillsborough home. Please call Jenie if you would like to obtain references or speak more about her availability. You can email her at: [email protected] or call her at: (908) 829-0363
SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY: This is a great place to go for any type of physical rehab – and boy, are did a great job on my lower-back pain! They handle everything from ligament sprains to arthritic pain. I have always had a strong core and lower back, but I guess my age (47), my strenuous training routine/6 days per week, and the long hours I spend on my feet every day as a trainer can often take a toll on my lower back. Every now and again, it just tightens up and I am in a lot of pain. I heavily rely on the physical therapists at Sports Physical Therapy to get me mobile and pain free again! They have multiple locations, and one of the partners, Jeff Erickson, is a neighbor of mine – great guy! Can’t say enough about what an awesome facility this is! Hillsborough location: 908-359-8800, Princeton (609) 419-0455, Somerset (732) 565-5455, Flemington (908) 806-2000.
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR RENOVATION & BUILDER CO.: Pro Builders Plus, Hillsborough — Walt handles everything from roofing and siding, to interior renovations, and additions, etc. – quality work at competitive prices: Walt has done work for everyone in my neighborhood! References available: Call Walt at 908-369-7562 (references are available!)
REALTOR: Are you looking to buy a new home or sell your current home? You really need someone who understands what you want and isn’t going to waste your time. Melissa is not only professional to deal with, but understands that families are the most important thing and so is the home they live in. Call Melissa Martin of Weichert Realtors — cell: 908-656-4070 or email: [email protected]
FRANKLIN MEDICAL GROUP: Dr. Steven DelMaestro (MD, Internal Medicine) of Hillsborough, NJ was approached to head up Franklin Medical Group – a new medical practice affiliated with Somerset Medical Hospital. Before taking on this new venture, Dr. DelMaestro had his own practice for 22 years, operating out of his offices in New Brunswick and North Brunswick (NJ). So . . . when is the last time you had a complete physical? Your health is so important – and so is finding a doctor who cares and actually takes the time to get to know you and your health history. Maybe you are presently getting medical care from a practice that is so huge – with so many different doctors that you feel it lacks that personal touch. Make your health a priority: 908-685-2526 (located @ Franklin Commons, 454 Elizabeth Avenue, Suite 210, Somerset, New Jersey).
DRAGONFLY.COM: Do you have a new business or a growing business that needs a “face-lift”? Log on to get more info: www.dragonflyds.com Dragonfly Design Studio will create your business identity, logo design, business cards, invitations and stationary, brochures & mailers, letterheads, and photo retouching & manipulation.
WILLS: Do you presently have a will? It may sound like something you can put off, but wouldn’t you like to make sure your family is taken care of – just the way you want? Tiffany Moore, Esq. can help simplify the process so you can rest easy, knowing everything is outlined properly – and she’ll make sure you don’t forget anything or anyone. And we are not just talking about monetary issues – what about guardians for your children or your pets in the unfortunate event something happens to you? Everyone should have a will — Don’t put it off another day . . . Gain piece of mind: Call Tiffany @ (908) 797-3198 or email her @: [email protected]
HILLSBOROUGH VACUUM: OK – Let’s get ready for summer – let’s do some SPRING CLEANING. Call Hillsborough Vacuum to help! Besides selling vacuum cleaners and central systems, and servicing & repairing vacuums, did you know that they have an array of services including carpet cleaning, tile & grout cleaning, hardwood restoring, and more?! They are a local and trusted company for over 10 years! Please check out their informative website. www.hillsboroughvacuum.com
LIA SOPHIA JEWELRY: Contact Becky Regan @ [email protected]. If you are interest in purchasing anything please send Becky an email! ALSO, if anyone is interested in hosting a party, Becky will be donating $50 per party to Shelter Survivors Animal Rescue of Bridgewater.
TRANQUILITY ACCUPUNCTURE: Denise Janiec-Domino is a Certified Acupuncturist and can be reached at (908) 874-8344 (located in Hillsborough and Lebanon, NJ). Denise provides great relief to those with back pain and migraines – and can help in so many other areas (weight loss, fertility issues, etc.). Treat yourself to great things in 2011 – and consider making acupuncture one of them!
PLUMBER: J. Johnson Plumbing & Heating, LLC. Licensed and Insured (great guy – very reasonable – and reliable). Call “J” at 908-874-6619
Check out this great website: http://hillsborough.macaronikid.com/
This website lists all upcoming events and happenings for kids in our communities throughout New Jersey. Log on to see the fun local happenings.
IN-HOUSE PERSONAL TRAINING: Anne Finetto, Hillsborough, NJ. Unfortunately, I no longer have availability to do in-house training. Therefore, I am happy to recommend a colleague and friend, Anne Finetto (trainer & fitness director for Rutgers University). Anne will come to your home to provide “in-house training”. She can assess your present home-gym equipment or make affordable suggestions for basic equipment you will need — and she has some early morning timeslots and some other hours available for training! Anne has a dynamic personality and a passion for fitness — as I do – which is why I love her! You can reach her via email: [email protected] or via cell phone: 732-735-9835
PODIATRIST: Dr. Brandon Zuklie, LLC – Podiatrist: Treats any and all issues of the foot and ankle, from warts to stress fractures and all other athletic injuries. Treats children as well as adults, and accepts most insurance plans. Address: 1161 202N Branchburg (in the same strip mall near Phil’s Pizza and Texas Liquor — by Imclone and Chubb). Other offices in Piscataway and Monroe, NJ – for more info: www.drzuklie.com
In Motion Meals: Fitness by Hillarie supports and promotes “In Motion Meals”!! Whether you are an elite athlete who needs quality calories or someone who is simply trying to reach your fitness and weight-loss goals, then In Motion Meals is for you. Some of you have such a hectic schedule with your career or with your family (carpooling to a variety of sporting and social events for your kids), and you might be struggling each week to make healthy meals that can help you reach your fitness goals. I try to do a fair amount of cooking on a Sundays so I have leftovers to use for dinners during the week or for lunches during the week. But even that can be hard if you have a busy calendar on the weekends. In Motion Meals is a New Jersey based company that makes delicious (calorie conscious) meals that are balanced with proteins and carbs and made fresh (with no preservatives)– and then they use a special flash freezing process so these meals can be delivered to your door All the calories have been counted for you and are listed on the menu. All the proteins and carbs have been balanced for you – and the meals are home-cooked meals that are convenient and will help you stay on track with your diet plan. If you want to learn more about this great service, just log onto their website: www.inmotionmeals.com. If you decide to order some meals, please let them know that Fitness by Hillarie sent you. On the order page, just enter fitnessbyhill and you will receive a special discount. You must hit the validate button under the referral code box for the pricing to change.